Tovrea Castle Tours

Castle Tours

The Tovrea Carraro Society relies entirely on community volunteers to conduct tours of the Castle. As the Society grows, additional tour dates will be scheduled.

Due to occupancy limits, tours are limited to 14 people and therefore must be booked in advance. Any "walk-in" tour requests will be based on availability only.

The Society's Mission Statement:

To partner with the City of Phoenix to preserve, maintain and restore the historic structures, gardens and grounds comprising Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights and to provide access to visitors.

On November 17, 2011, the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board approved a five year Operating Agreement with the Tovrea Carraro Society to operate the Castle on behalf of the City. The Society is responsible for handling all aspects of the daily operation of the Castle including all fundraising efforts, docent volunteer recruitment, public tour schedule, special event bookings, sales/marketing efforts and community outreach programs.

The tour will begin in the visitor center with a short video highlighting the history of the Castle. Next, you will board carts and be driven around the property where you will see the unique cactus gardens and outdoor features. The carts will then take you to the Castle where you'll have an opportunity to go back in time and learn about the man inspired to build the castle and the people that made it their home. The tour will conclude in the visitor center.

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